Pryer's Hawk-moth
Common NamePryer's Hawk-moth
Scientific NameAmbulyx pryeri
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)110
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsNephelium, Litchi, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round (tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, feeding on specific host plants before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, overall brown coloration, two prominent black discal spots on the forewings, and the dark 'M' or 'W' shaped markings on the head and thorax.
Description
A large, robust hawk-moth with a cryptic brown and tan coloration, featuring prominent black discal spots on the forewings and a distinctive dark 'M' or 'W' mark on the head and thorax.
